Here is a choice example of an original United Confederate Veteran’s suspension badge as worn by its members at the UCV Reunion in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 19, 1903. This two-piece suspension badge has a top pin bar device that features a spreadwinged eagle over a brass bar stamped “SOUVENIR”.  Two small circular clips or wire rings connect to the top pin bar and suspend the second piece of the badge.   This component is a brass shield device 1¼” wide and 1½” high with a two, small crossed Confederate flags in raised-relief.   Left side flag is the Confederate National Flag while the right is the CS St George’s Battle flag. Face of the shield above the flags bear the stampeding “UNITED CONFEDERATE / VETERANS REUNION.”At bottom is “MAY 19, 1903 / NEW ORLEANS.” Badge back is plain save for the maker’s name “SCHWAABS & S. CO / Milwaukee”. A very attractive and distinct looking badge device that would make a nice addition to any Civil War display or United Confederate Veteran military collection.